How To Keep Your Hearing Aids from Falling Out
Hearing aids are incredibly beneficial pieces of technology that mitigate hearing loss and can significantly improve quality of life. However, one of the most common challenges for hearing aid users is hearing aids falling out of their ears. This can be incredibly frustrating, as you need to fiddle with the fit constantly, and anxiety-inducing, as…
How To Get Your Child Back-to-School Ready with Hearing Aids
It’s back-to-school time! If your child has hearing loss and uses hearing aids, you have a little more on your plate than just pencils and new clothes. It’s essential to do a little extra preparation for your child to ensure they have a happy, fulfilling school year. Here are some steps you can take before…
Listen Better With LACE AI Pro Auditory Training
Whether you’re collaborating with your team at work or catching up with friends at a restaurant, listening well is crucial for effective communication and connection. However, when you have hearing loss or auditory processing difficulties, struggling with listening and understanding speech in certain situations is common. Want to ensure you don’t miss a word? Our…
How To Clean Your Hearing Aids: A Step-by-Step Guide
Regularly cleaning your hearing aids is essential for maintaining their performance and extending their lifespan. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to keep your devices in top condition. Step 1: Gather Your Cleaning Tools Before you start, ensure you have a soft cloth, a small brush (often included with hearing aids), a wax removal tool and…
Decibels at Home: Surprising Sounds That Can Harm Your Hearing
Decibels (dB) measure the intensity of sound. Anything above 85 dB can begin to damage hearing with prolonged or repeated exposure. The louder the sound, the less time it takes to cause harm. For example, close exposure to noise above 120 dB can cause immediate damage to your hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss is often permanent,…
Can You Use Headphones With Hearing Aids?
Using headphones while wearing hearing aids might seem tricky or even impossible at first glance. However, many people with hearing aids do enjoy music, podcasts and phone calls through various headphone setups. Nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from using hearing aids; the key to success lies in choosing the right combination and understanding how…
Feedback Cancellation and Modern Hearing Aids
Previously, a common complaint among hearing aid users was the presence of feedback, or high-pitched whistling noises. This issue could occur during conversations, when hugging someone or even while wearing a hat. Nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from using hearing aids. For those people, most hearing aids are now equipped with feedback cancellation systems…
Group Activities that Work Well for Hearing Aid Users
Staying socially active is key for emotional well-being, especially for those with hearing loss. However, group settings can sometimes be challenging for hearing aid users due to background noise, overlapping conversations or poor acoustics. With a little planning, many group activities can be enjoyable and accessible for people who wear hearing aids. Ideal Group Activities…
Are You Enabling a Loved One’s Hearing Loss
When someone you love begins to struggle with hearing loss, it’s natural to want to help. You may find yourself repeating things or stepping in to manage conversations on their behalf. While these actions come from a place of care, they can sometimes allow the problem to go unaddressed. Hearing loss is common, with nearly…
Does My Sleeping Position Affect My Ear and Hearing Health?
When we think about ear health, we often focus on things like hearing, noise exposure or infections. But your sleeping position can also have a surprising effect on the comfort of your ears. From ear pain to hearing aid maintenance, how you sleep may play a bigger role than you realize. How Sleeping Impacts Your…
